Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource by and for Transgender Communities
There is no one way to be transgender.
Trans Bodies, Trans Selves is a revolutionary resource--a comprehensive, reader-friendly guide for transgender people, with each chapter written by transgender and gender expansive authors. Inspired by Our Bodies, Ourselves, the classic and powerful compendium written by and for cisgender women, Trans Bodies, Trans Selves is widely accessible to the transgender population, providing authoritative information in an inclusive and respectful way and representing the collective knowledge base of dozens of influential experts. Each chapter takes the reader through an important issue, such as race, religion, employment, medical and surgical transition, mental health, relationships, sexuality, parenthood, arts and culture, and many more. Anonymous quotes, testimonials, art and poetry from transgender people are woven throughout, adding compelling, personal voices to every page. In this unique way, hundreds of viewpoints from throughout the community have united to create this strong and pioneering book. It is a welcoming place for transgender and gender-questioning people, their partners and families, students, professors, guidance counselors, and others to look for up-to-date information on transgender life. The content of the second edition of this award-winning resource will be thoroughly updated throughout and will include entirely new stories, artwork, and illustrations as well as dozens of new contributing authors and collaborators.
# of Pages: 728
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Language: en
ISBN: 9780190092726
Laura Erickson-Schroth is a psychiatrist, author, and LGBTQ+ activist. She received her medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School and completed her residency in psychiatry at New York University. She has a particular interest in providing compassionate and effective care for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals. In addition to her clinical work, Erickson-Schroth is a founding editor of the journal Transgender Studies Quarterly and has written numerous articles and books on transgender health and identities. She is a strong advocate for the transgender community and strives to educate others on the unique challenges and needs of this population.